Oil industry is important

I was happy and thankful to know that both Senator Landrieu and Senator Vitter voted against raising taxes for the oil and gas industry before the Senate broke for Easter recess. Being a resident of Louisiana, more importantly Lafayette, I understand the effect this industry has on the livelihood of our community and economy.

I was born and raised in Lafayette and my father has worked for more than 30 yeas in the oil field. The oil and gas industry has been very important to the survival of our family for decades. Raising taxes on this vital industry is the last thing this country needs. Gas prices are high enough, we don't need to tax the very industry that provides us with the energy that fuels our nation's economy.

Companies in Lafayette, the state of Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast are still struggling to come back from the oil spill. We don't need more reasons to backtrack an industry that is such a critical part of our country's energy security.

Barry Broussard Jr.

Lafayette

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Oil industry is important

I was happy and thankful to know that both Senator Landrieu and Senator Vitter voted against raising taxes for the oil and gas industry before the Senate broke for Easter recess. Being a resident of